A man who disappeared after being found guilty of child sex offences was featured on the BBC Crimewatch programme earlier this week.

Krzysztof Zalewski, 31, formerly of Lakin Drive in Thorpe Astley, which is close to the M69 and M1 junction, was convicted of five counts of sexual activity with a child.

He was later sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday November 12, 2014.

A warrant was issued for his arrest in September 2014 when he failed to attend a court hearing. The trial continued in his absence and a jury convicted him unanimously for five counts of sexual activity on a 13 year-old child.

Zalewski’s photograph was featured in the wanted section of the programme, which was broadcasted on Tuesday.

Detective Inspector Mark Hopkins said: “Following the programme last night we received a number of calls and are now following up on any possible leads.

“Hopefully last night’s appeal will now lead us to identify Zalewski’s current whereabouts. If you recognise the man in the image or you have any information which can assist then please contact 101.”